Legislation

The PATHS to Tutor Act of 2025 establishes a \$500 million competitive grant program to create high-quality tutoring partnerships between schools and educator preparation programs. These partnerships will deploy trained tutors, often college students, to provide intensive, small-group instruction in high-need and hard-to-staff schools. The grants prioritize programs that align tutoring with curriculum and support aspiring educators through training and service awards.

The Health Insurance Premium Fairness Act of 2025 allows eligible taxpayers to reduce the amount used to calculate their health insurance premium tax credit. This reduction is based on the total monthly Medicare premiums paid for household members, including Parts A, B, C, D, and Medigap. This adjustment aims to provide greater financial relief for families navigating both marketplace coverage and Medicare costs.

This bill, the Puerto Rico Affordable Care Act of 2025, mandates the establishment of a health insurance Exchange in Puerto Rico. It ensures that key federal health insurance market reforms apply to coverage offered on the island. Furthermore, the legislation amends tax code provisions to allow residents of Puerto Rico to access premium tax credits for health insurance coverage.

The NeighborWorks Accountability Act establishes an independent Office of Inspector General for the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation to enhance oversight. This legislation also mandates an annual external financial audit of the Corporation's accounts by independent certified public accountants. These measures aim to ensure greater accountability and transparency within the organization.

This bill extends the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, continuing crucial funding mechanisms for counties reliant on federal forest revenues through 2026 and beyond. It also streamlines payment elections for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 and extends related project and spending authorities. Finally, the legislation includes minor technical corrections to the existing Act.

The STORM Act establishes a framework for utilizing private, certified health care workforce platforms to rapidly deploy independent contractor medical professionals during federally declared emergencies. This allows the President to coordinate with states to facilitate temporary licensure waivers for these out-of-state workers. The bill also provides liability protections for the platforms and deployed workers acting under authorized emergency response agreements.

The SAFE Drugs Act of 2025 aims to enhance the safety and oversight of drug compounding by limiting the ability of pharmacists and physicians to copy commercially available drugs. It introduces new annual reporting requirements for pharmacies compounding drugs for out-of-state patients and imposes stricter FDA inspection schedules for large-scale compounding facilities. Furthermore, the bill mandates registration for all outsourcing facilities and adjusts the fee structure used to fund safety assurance activities.

The More Homes on the Market Act aims to encourage homeowners to sell by significantly increasing the tax exclusion on profits from the sale of a principal residence. This bill raises the maximum exclusion from $250,000 to $500,000 for single filers and from $500,000 to $1,000,000 for married couples filing jointly. Furthermore, these new thresholds will be adjusted for inflation annually starting in 2026.

This bill, the D.C. Shield Law Repeal Act, proposes to repeal the Human Rights Sanctuary Amendment Act of 2022. By doing so, it effectively nullifies the changes made by the 2022 Act and restores previous laws to their prior status.

The HALT Act of 2025 aims to halt the emerging global nuclear arms race by establishing a U.S. policy to lead international negotiations for a comprehensive and verifiable nuclear freeze. This includes seeking agreements on production limits, no first use policies, and enhanced verification measures. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds for explosive nuclear weapons tests starting in fiscal year 2026 unless specifically approved by Congress. It also calls for the U.S. to seek Senate ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.

This bill establishes the **Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act** to authorize the Attorney General to appoint highly qualified individuals as temporary immigration judges for limited terms. These temporary judges will have the same authority as permanent judges but will be subject to rigorous oversight and mandatory training requirements. The legislation emphasizes that these temporary appointments are not intended to replace the need for permanent immigration judges.

This bill establishes the Supporting Military Families Exposed to Toxic Substances Act to provide Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care to certain family members and civilians exposed to environmental hazards at military locations where veterans already have a presumption of service-connection for related illnesses. Eligibility requires residence or work at the specified location during the relevant time period and demonstration of exposure to the qualifying condition. Care is contingent upon specific Congressional funding and the exhaustion of all other third-party payment remedies.

This bill establishes the "21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act" to address disparities in STEM education. It creates a competitive grant program for eligible local educational agencies to fund comprehensive, K-12 STEM activities specifically targeting girls and underrepresented minorities. These four-year grants aim to improve student interest, skills, and career preparation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.

This bill mandates the United States Postal Service to assign a single, unique ZIP Code specifically for Highland City, Utah. The USPS must establish this new ZIP Code within 270 days of the law's enactment. This designation will apply exclusively to the geographic boundaries of Highland City.

The Noise Oversight and Information for Safe Environments Act mandates that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) periodically review and update national noise criteria. This ensures that established noise guidelines remain current and protective of public health and welfare. The EPA must conduct an initial review within two years and subsequent reviews at least every ten years.

This bill establishes the LINC VA Act to create a pilot program for a community integration platform connecting veterans with local support services like housing, healthcare, and job training. The platform will coordinate services, track referrals, and collect standardized data on veterans' social needs. The program will be evaluated to assess its impact on veterans' health outcomes and access to necessary resources.

The Investing in All of America Act of 2025 amends the Small Business Investment Act to redefine "private capital" for Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) by excluding direct government funding when calculating leverage. The bill also adjusts the maximum leverage amounts available to single and commonly controlled SBICs. Finally, it expands the ability for SBICs to exclude certain investments in targeted areas, such as low-income or rural businesses, from their leverage calculations.

The Strategic Plan for Aging Act establishes a new grant program under the Older Americans Act to help states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations develop comprehensive, multisector plans for supporting older adults and people aging with disabilities. These competitive grants will fund the creation and implementation of long-term strategic resources designed to improve health, well-being, and quality of life through coordinated cross-sector efforts. The legislation aims to guide policy and funding over a 10-year horizon by addressing 11 key aging issues, such as housing, healthcare access, and economic security.

The Emergency Savings Enhancement Act of 2025 makes key changes to retirement plan rules under ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code. This bill increases the automatic cash-out limit for small retirement balances from $2,500 to $5,000. It also raises the annual contribution limit for Roth contributions in employer plans from $2,500 to $5,000. These changes aim to enhance emergency savings options within retirement accounts, effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2026.

The LAB Personnel Act of 2025 aims to protect the specialized workforce within the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) forensic laboratories. This bill specifically prohibits any hiring freezes or workforce reductions affecting these critical laboratory analysts and biometric personnel. However, the Act preserves the Attorney General's authority to manage personnel issues related to employee misconduct or poor performance.